It was a combination of the limitations of my brain and a format that is geared towards following an increasingly redundant process, which is our political process. I was just thinking, 'Are there other ways to skin this cat?' Jon Steward

Next is Cyprus!

PARIS — Cyprus on Monday said it was formally requesting a bailout from the European Union in a bid to bolster its struggling banks, making it the fifth euro zone country to request a rescue.

The announcement came after weeks of concern that the crisis in Greece and a potential Greek exit from the euro could bring down the economy in the small island nation, whose banks are heavily exposed to Greece.

The slim victory of a pro-euro party in recent Greek elections helped to temporarily alleviate that concern, even as economists said Cyprus could need as much as €10 billion, or $12.5 billion, to shore up its ailing banks and cash-strapped public sector.

Government officials would not specify how much Cyprus would be seeking from the E.U.’s bailout fund, saying negotiations were continuing. Leaders of the Union were scheduled to meet Thursday and Friday in Brussels, where they are expected to discuss the terms of Greece’s bailout.

Not a good product photo I know but a quick one of the first order I ever received for a badge plus the supplementary Not in my name badge. I changed the text on the Kereru (New Zealand pigeon/dove) badge to War not in my name so there can be no misunderstandings. We don't want this war! [...]

New! Flyers

I have added several
A5 flyers with regards
to the financial
crisis and John Key's
connection to the
International and
privately owned
banking cartel.
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them and share
with your
John Key voting
friends.